Driving from Madrid to York
York lies 1,518 km (943 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 1,852 km (1,151 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madrid | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | YO1–YO90 |
Clocks in York are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 23 h 9 min journey lands only 22 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in York
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Madrid to York
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Staying in York
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Common questions
How far is York from Madrid?
1,518 km (943 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,852 km (1,151 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to York by car?
About 23 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and York?
York is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in York?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.